UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

90d • $33,339 - $61,680

About The Position

The candidate will assist the Principal Investigator in the recruitment of research participants, the collection of psychological research data, data entry and organizational tasks for studies being conducted in the Department of Psychiatry/Addiction Sciences Division. The candidate will work on research studies which focus on the study of interventions for trauma and opioid use. The program assistant will be directly involved in the collection of questionnaires, interview, laboratory, and other research data. The candidate will also be responsible for managing social media websites for the laboratory and recruiting participants.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and four years of relevant program experience.
• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in psychology, biology, nursing or other natural life, or health care field preferred.
• Knowledge of computer-based information systems and graphic design desirable.
• Ability to present information effectively in both written and verbal form.

Responsibilities

• Help the program coordinator in the tracking of research participants, which includes screening, recruitment, and scheduling of research participants.
• Manage scheduling of medical personnel for research study visits when necessary.
• Prepare tracking reports as needed, present status to the research team at weekly meetings, and send study supplies to scheduled participants.
• Perform diagnostic interviews consisting of structured clinical interviews and other related instruments and document participant assessment data in research records.
• Initiate and maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation as required by FDA, Institutional Review Board, study sponsors and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines in connection with research trials.
• Enter data into a computerized database and manage ongoing organization of patient data files.
• Scrutinize on an ongoing basis the effectiveness of study procedures and suggest changes in procedures when indicated.
• Maintain research supplies; monitor and arrange for periodic calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned which may include designing recruitment materials in graphic design softwares, flyering around campus and with associated clinics, and developing social media posts for laboratory accomplishments and participant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees